Alfie said his dad was fond of bikes and used his passion to raise money for charities. He went on sponsored cycle rides in Egypt, Mexico and to Padstow – and strapped a cushion to the crossbar of his bike to carry him or Pearl on the annual Retreat ride between the Stroud and Cheltenham pubs of the same name.

Simon Vincent of Stroud record store Trading Post played reggae all day in the Kendrick Street shop in Beaver’s honour after his death.

“I'm really going to miss his telling me about the latest festival he'd been to and a new band he'd found,” said Simon. “A proper lovely fella and a huge part of Stroud's rich tapestry for so, so long. “There’ll be a fair few pints raised to him tonight.”

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Beaver's funeral will be held in the pub on Friday, September 8, with music and food after - Beaver enjoyed a ploughmans and a pint so all are invited to come and share one with him and the family from 1pm ahead of the service at 2pm.